Local
460 changes being considered
The East Third Street Interchange completion project will be considered by the Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) during ... Read more
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Local
School superintendent sets priorities
Newly hired school superintendent Dr. Barbara Johnson announced her top five capital improvement priorities during the Prince Edward ... Read more
Buckingham
Church driveway replaced with sidewalk
A Buckingham church congregation is upset with the Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) for closing off one of ... Read more
Local
Board decides on landscaping plan
After a delayed vote, the Prince Edward Board of Supervisors made a decision about landscaping work around the ... Read more
Buckingham
Wine all about it: Virginia Tasting Cellar coming to Mill Street in August
A new wine experience is coming to Farmville this month. Virginia Tasting Cellar, 201 Mill St., is tentatively ... Read more
Local
YMCA loan won’t be forgiven now
Q: Will the Prince Edward County Supervisors forgive the YMCA’s $50,000 loan? The Prince Edward County Board of ... Read more
Education
Womack is vice chair
Hampden District representative Beluah M. Womack has been appointed vice chairman of the Prince Edward County School Board. ... Read more
Local
Board considers courthouse landscaping
Prince Edward County supervisors will consider Tuesday, for the second time, landscaping designs for the county courthouse. The ... Read more
Food & Fitness
Farmer’s Market is for everyone
The Farmville Community Marketplace has a little something for everyone. Vendors selling anything from produce to crafts gather ... Read more
Farmville
Homelessness peaks in area
Local organizations’ statistics about homelessness vary from those given in a press release from Gov. Terry McAuliffe’s office. ... Read more
Local
Jones indicted on 13 felonies
An 18-year-old Farmville man arrested as a juvenile in December in connection to two home invasions at one ... Read more
Farmville
Election season heats up in Farmville
As the presidential debate and election season nears, more community members are forming opinions on the candidates. During ... Read more
Cumberland
Jail authority under consideration
An informational session was held last week to discuss the possible formation of an authority to govern the ... Read more
Farmville
New mural planned for downtown
Downtown Farmville will soon see the addition of a new mural. According to Farmville Downtown Partnership (FDP) Program ... Read more
Buckingham
$10K grant awarded to 4-H Education Center
Wells Fargo recently presented the Holiday Lake 4-H Educational Center with a grant for $10,000. The camp plans ... Read more
Local
Debate planning remains unfazed
Longwood University and Farmville officials remain confident about hosting the Oct. 4 vice presidential debate in light of ... Read more
Buckingham
Fowl added to No Fence Ordinance
Supervisors in Buckingham have added geese, chickens and ducks to their No Fence Ordinance, meaning they, like livestock, ... Read more
Farmville
FACES gets $13,000 in grants from businesses
FACES food pantry has received two grants that will allow the non-profit to increase its distribution and service ... Read more
Farmville
Partnership recognized for volunteer hours
The Farmville Downtown Partnership (FDP) was recently recognized for its efforts in bringing volunteers together in revitalizing and ... Read more
Local
Traffic enforcement program will expand
The Prince Edward County Board of Supervisors recently agreed to expand the “at-will” traffic enforcement program for the ... Read more
Local
Youth bond over service
Twin Lakes State Park recently completed its third week of fostering youth conservation and service. The park welcomed ... Read more
Local
Landfill expansion is ahead of schedule
Q: What’s going on with all the construction at the county landfill? Construction of additional space at the ... Read more
Farmville
New preservation group on the rise
With assistance from Preservation Virginia, Farmville residents are starting an organization dedicated to preserving historic architecture. “There’s not ... Read more
Farmville
Town boundary expansion approved
Boundary line adjustments have been approved by the Town of Farmville and Prince Edward County for three properties. ... Read more
Church & Community
Artist brings new worlds to the LCVA
Canadian artist Elly MacKay creates little worlds out of paper and light, and she’s introduced new ones to ... Read more
Local
Y loan payback terms approved
Prince Edward County supervisors unanimously approved a promissory note on Tuesday, stipulating that Southside Virginia Family YMCA pay ... Read more
Buckingham
RFP will determine library use in old school
The Buckingham County Board of Supervisors has approved a request for proposals (RFP) to determine if the former ... Read more